Effect of Ultrasound Therapy and Cryotherapy over Taping Technique in Patients with Acute Lateral Ankle Sprain

The sudden twisting of ankle which overstretches the ligaments to torn or sprain around the ankle joint can lead to pain and swelling. Pain and swelling is one of the major causes of concern in patients with acute lateral ankle sprain while performing physical and daily activity. The study aim was to find the effect of ultrasound therapy and cryotherapy over taping technique among patients with acute lateral ankle sprain. A total of 30 subjects with acute lateral ankle sprain participated in this study. Group A was given ultrasound therapy with cryotherapy for 30 minutes; Group B was given taping technique additional to ultrasound and cryotherapy. Pre and post test was done after 10 sessions of treatment. The outcome was measured for the participants by VAS score. Student’s t-test, Mann Whitney test, Wilcoxon signed rank test were used to analyze data in this study. Group A and B have shown significant improvement after treatment. Comparative study found Group B, had significant changes by ultrasound therapy, cryotherapy and ankle taping technique over the Group A with P<0.001, on reducing pain, swelling and improving earlier active performance. On the basis of the result, the study concluded that treatment with cryotherapy, ultrasound therapy and taping technique is better compared with cryotherapy and ultrasound therapy, and has more effect in reducing pain, swelling and improving earlier active physical performance.

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Study of the efficacy of the Mulligan's Movement with Mobilization and Taping Technique as an Adjunct to the Conventional Therapy for Lateral Ankle Sprain

Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy - An International Journal ◽

10.5958/j.0973-5674.7.3.086 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

pp. 167

Author(s):

Punam Ghadi ◽

Chhaya Verma

Keyword(s):

Ankle Sprain ◽

Conventional Therapy ◽

Lateral Ankle Sprain ◽

Lateral Ankle ◽

Taping Technique

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Examining the Effect of the Mulligan Concept Fibular Repositioning Taping Technique After a Lateral Ankle Sprain

Athletic Training & Sports Health Care ◽

10.3928/19425864-20170816-02 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 41-45

Author(s):

Braden L. Lawson ◽

Joshua D. Williamson ◽

Russell Baker ◽

James May ◽

Lindsay Larkins ◽

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Keyword(s):

Ankle Sprain ◽

Lateral Ankle Sprain ◽

Lateral Ankle ◽

Mulligan Concept ◽

Taping Technique

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A Study to Analyse the effect of Calcaneal Taping Techniques in Plantar Fascitis

Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology ◽

10.52711/0974-360x.2021.00952 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 5461-5465

Author(s):

Sowmya Sowmya ◽

Jibu George Varghese ◽

Poornima Poornima ◽

Vikram Adhitya P.S.

Keyword(s):

Functional Ability ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Plantar Fascia ◽

Ultrasound Therapy ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Group A ◽

Group B ◽

Ability Measure ◽

Pain Rating Scale ◽

Taping Technique

Plantar fascitis is one of the most common cause of heel and foot pain, calcaneal taping technique places the foot in improved biomechanical position by re-positioning the calcaneal alignment closure to neutral and increasing the medial longitudinal arch height, thus reduce stress and pain. Hence this study is proposed to determine the effect of calcaneal taping technique in plantar fascitis. Total of 30 subjects diagnosed with planter fascitis was selected according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria and informed consent were obtained from the subjects involved in the study. Subjects were consecutively allocated to 2 Groups of 15 subjects each by odd and even method. Subjects in Group A (Conventional) was treated with ultrasound along with plantar fascia stretching. Group B (Experimental) was treated with ultrasound along with plantar fascia stretching and calcaneal taping technique. Patients were measured for pain with Numerical Pain Rating scale (NPRS), and functional ability measure with foot and ankle ability measure (FAAM). From statistical analysis made with the quantitative data revealed statistically significant difference between Pretest and posttest values of Group A and Group B. it has been concluded that ultrasound therapy along with plantar fascia stretching and calcaneal taping technique (Group B-Experimental group) was found to be more effective than ultrasound therapy and plantar fascia stretching (Group A-conventional group) reduces pain in the heel and increasing functional ability of the foot.

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A Dynamic Ultrasound Examination for the Diagnosis of Ankle Syndesmotic Injury in Professional Athletes

The American Journal of Sports Medicine ◽

10.1177/0363546508331202 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 37 (5) ◽

pp. 1009-1016 ◽

Cited By ~ 55

Author(s):

Omer Mei-Dan ◽

Eugene Kots ◽

Vidal Barchilon ◽

Sabri Massarwe ◽

Meir Nyska ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Ankle Sprain ◽

Cutoff Point ◽

Control Group ◽

Study Group ◽

Lateral Ankle Sprain ◽

Lateral Ankle ◽

Clear Space ◽

Specificity And Sensitivity ◽

Dynamic Ultrasound ◽

History Of

Background Syndesmotic ankle injuries are not easy to recognize when an associated fracture or frank diastasis is not present. There is a need for a simple, fast, inexpensive, and easily reproducible diagnostic tool to assess the integrity of the distal tibiofibular synedesmosis. Hypothesis Dynamic ultrasound (US) examination can accurately diagnose anteroinferior tibiofibular ligament (AITFL) rupture. Study Design Cohort study (diagnosis); Level of evidence, 2. Methods We evaluated 3 groups: 9 consecutive professional athletes with recent AITFL rupture, a control group of 18 subjects without a history of ankle injury, and 20 patients with lateral ankle sprain. The dynamic US examination was performed in neutral (N), forced internal rotation (IR), and external rotation (ER) of the foot for measuring the tibiofibular clear space on the anterior aspect of the ankle, at the level of the AITFL, 1 cm proximal to the joint line. Results The mean age of the study group was 27 years (range, 16-32). Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) confirmed the diagnosis of AITFL rupture in all cases. Differences between the injured and control group were statistically significant for the N, IR, and ER positions (P < .001) and for the measured Δ between the AITFL in the ER and N positions (P < .01). The difference in the tibiofibular clear space between the 2 ankles of the injured athletes was significantly different compared with the control athletes for all 3 positions (P < .001). The measured difference between the ER and N positions for both sides of the study group showed a specificity and sensitivity of 100% (P < .001; cutoff point of 0.9 mm and 0.7 mm, respectively). The Δ (Δ = ER — N) of the injured side showed a specificity and sensitivity of only 89% (P < .001; cutoff point of 0.4 mm). Additionally, the third group with the history of lateral ankle sprain showed, as expected, that this type of injury does not correlate with AITFL injury on dynamic US examination. Conclusion We conclude that dynamic US examination can be used to accurately diagnose an AITFL rupture. This preliminary study has found the described method to be a simple, inexpensive, and easily reproducible examination.

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Acute lateral ankle sprain alters muscle and tendon properties: Case series

Foot and Ankle Surgery ◽

10.1016/j.fas.2021.05.008 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Henrique Mansur ◽

Marcos de Noronha ◽

Rita de Cássia Marqueti ◽

João Luiz Quagliotti Durigan

Keyword(s):

Ankle Sprain ◽

Case Series ◽

Lateral Ankle Sprain ◽

Lateral Ankle ◽

Tendon Properties

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Muscle Strength Deficit though Intact Proprioception after Lateral Ankle Sprain without Persistent Instability

Physikalische Medizin Rehabilitationsmedizin Kurortmedizin ◽

10.1055/a-1333-3638 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Adel M. Madkhali ◽

Shibili Nuhmani

Keyword(s):

Ankle Sprain ◽

Peak Torque ◽

Position Sense ◽

Joint Position Sense ◽

Joint Position ◽

Lateral Ankle Sprain ◽

Lateral Ankle ◽

Cohen’S D ◽

History Of ◽

Cohen's D

Abstract Background Lateral ankle sprain is one of the most common injuries in competitive sports. Previous studies which investigated muscle strength and proprioception (joint position sense) focused on subjects who sustained ankle sprain with instability. It is also important to investigate strength deficits and proprioception in subjects with a history of ankle sprain without instability. Therefore the aim of the study is to investigate proprioception and muscle strength deficits in athletes with lateral ankle sprain. Methods Twenty-four male athletes with a history of lateral ankle sprain and 24 age-matched controls (mean age of 22.42±4.13 years, mean height of 173±5.73 cm, and mean weight of 71.20±7.55 Kg) participated in this cross-sectional study. Peak torque and peak torque ratio at speeds of 30 and 120°/s for concentric and eccentric ankle inversion/eversion were evaluated using an isokinetic dynamometer. The joint position sense of the ankle joint was evaluated using an active angle reproduction test. Result Peak torque produced was significantly less in subjects with history of ankle sprain in concentric inversion 30°/s(t(47)=4.11; p=0.000, Cohen’s d=1.29), concentric inversion 120°/s (t(47)=3.01; p=0.006, Cohen’s d=1.13), concentric eversion 30°/s (t(47)=3.85; p=0.001, Cohen’s d=1.24) and concentric eversion 120°/s (t(47)=3.15; p=0.005, Cohen’s d=1.09). At the same time there was no significant difference observed in eccentric eversion peak torque in both speed (eccentric eversion 30°/s p=0.079; eccentric eversion 120°/s p=0.867) between experimental and control group. No significant difference was found in the joint position sense in the maximal active inversion −5° position (p=0.312) and the 15° inversion position (P=0.386) between both group. Conclusion The study’s results reported a significantly less peak torque of invertors and evertors during concentric movements in athletes with history of ankle sprain. At the same time, no significant difference reported in the evertor/invertor peak torque ratio, and active joint position sense between the 2 groups.

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Predictive Factors of Recovery after an Acute Lateral Ankle Sprain: A Longitudinal Study

Sports ◽

10.3390/sports9030041 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (3) ◽

pp. 41

Author(s):

Philippe Terrier ◽

Sébastien Piotton ◽

Ilona M. Punt ◽

Jean-Luc Ziltener ◽

Lara Allet

Keyword(s):

Ankle Sprain ◽

Strength Function ◽

Selection Procedure ◽

Ankle Sprains ◽

Lateral Ankle Sprain ◽

Lateral Ankle ◽

Functional Scores ◽

Logistic Regressions ◽

Poor Outcomes ◽

Clinical Measures

A prominent feature of ankle sprains is their variable clinical course. The difficulty of providing a reliable early prognosis may be responsible for the substantial rate of poor outcomes after an ankle sprain. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the prognostic value of objective clinical measures, pain, and functional scores for ankle sprain recovery. Fifty-two participants suffering from lateral ankle sprain were included. Sprain status was assessed four weeks following injury and included evaluations of ankle range of motion, strength, function, and pain. Seven months following injury, a second assessment classified the patients into recovered and non-recovered groups using ankle ability measures. Following a predictor pre-selection procedure, logistic regressions evaluated the association between the four-week predictors and the seven-month recovery status. Twenty-seven participants (52%) fully recovered and 25 did not (48%). The results of the logistic regressions showed that walking pain was negatively associated with the probability of recovering at seven months (odds ratio: 0.71, 95% CI: 0.53–0.95). Pain four weeks after ankle sprain had relevant predictive value for long-term recovery. Special attention should be paid to patients reporting persistent pain while walking four weeks following sprain to reduce the risk of chronicity.

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